Business Analyst, Financial Systems

About CoStar Group 
CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. As part of the S&P 500 Index and NASDAQ 100, CoStar is committed to digitizing the world’s real estate—empowering our customers through data, insights, and connections that improve their businesses and lives. 

For over 35 years, we’ve built the standard for real estate information and online marketplaces through continuous innovation and operational excellence. We provide our team members with the tools, knowledge, and support to succeed in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. 

Role Summary 

CoStar Group is seeking a Business Analyst to join CoStar’s Global Financial Business Systems Team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong analytical foundation, a business-oriented mindset, and a passion for process improvement. You will collaborate with global finance teams to identify and solve business system issues, support process optimization, and help drive business transformation through data and technology. 

In this position, you will provide end-to-end support for finance systems across the organization. You will work closely with stakeholders, document business and system requirements, and assist in data analysis, testing, and solution delivery. Your insights and analytical contributions will be vital in improving efficiencies and enhancing business performance. 

This position reports to the Senior Manager of Financial Systems within the Finance organization and serves as a subject matter expert in financial systems. 

Key Responsibilities 

System Support & Issue Resolution 

• Act as a primary point of contact for finance system support requests 

• Investigate and resolve user-reported issues related to Oracle ERP, Enterprise, Stripe, and other integrated systems 

• Track, log, and categorize recurring support issues to identify trends and recommend long-term solutions 

• Partner with IT and vendors to escalate and follow through on support tickets 

• Monitor system functionality, proactively identify issues, and provide timely updates to stakeholders 

• Maintain a knowledge base of support resolutions, known issues, and FAQs 

Data Analysis & Reporting 

• Use SQL, Excel, and Python to generate and troubleshoot operational reports and dashboards 

• Support ad hoc report and query requests from finance and compliance teams 

• Automate repetitive tasks to reduce manual effort and improve data accuracy 

Project & Process Improvement Support 

• Identify inefficiencies in system-related workflows and propose practical enhancements 

• Document current-state processes and suggest optimizations with minimal disruption 

• Collaborate with the Projects Team on smaller enhancement requests and assist with testing and rollout 

Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field from an accredited, not-for-profit university or college 

• A track record of commitment to prior employers 

• 3+ years of experience providing systems support in a finance or enterprise environment 

• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills 

• Proficiency in SQL, Python and Excel 

• Excellent communication skills, especially when translating technical issues for non-technical users 

• Ability to multitask and manage support cases with efficiency and professionalism 

Preferred Qualifications 

• 3–5 years of reporting and data analysis experience, preferably in a finance function within a large corporate environment 

• 2+ years of hands-on experience using MS SQL Server, BI tools, or enterprise data warehouse platforms 

• Experience using Python for scripting, data cleansing, or dashboard/report generation 

• Experience with Oracle ERP or similar enterprise finance systems 

• Familiarity with business system documentation and requirement gathering 

• Knowledge of CoStar’s proprietary platforms: Enterprise and Web Enterprise 

What’s in it for you?  

When you join CoStar Group, you’ll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed.  

We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter-office exchange program.  

Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):  

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug 

• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance  

• Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family  

• Commuter and parking benefits  

• 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions  

• Employee stock purchase plan  

• Paid time off  

• Tuition reimbursement  

• On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent)  

• Access to CoStar Group’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups  

• Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks 

We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position. 

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